User:Anthony cfc/Archive/11

[edit] Spelling

In accordance with your request, I have not edited your talk page; but it contains two spelling mistakes - "querie" and "barnstart". I will leave you to adjust them if you choose. I am sorry about the RfA - I did not vote because by the time I got to the page you had withdrawn. I would have supported, and will in the future, assuming nothing changes.--Anthony.bradbury 11:13, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

Good day; my apologies - I was quite harsh when I posted that. What I mean was, don't edit anybody else's comments - the header is a free-for-all! Anyway, I've done away with that as part of my Reform Plan after my RfA, which has actually suceeded: one of my aims was to achieve invaluable feedback on what the community thinks of me, and this has definitely been accomplished! Your "I'd-support" comment was very much appreciated - thanks a lot!

If you ever need anything, give me a shout;
Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 18:46, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My RFA

Thank You, Anthony cfc/Archive/11 for your Support! Thank you for your support in my RfA, which closed at 111 / 1 / 2. I am humbled and rather shocked to see such kind comments and for it to reach WP:100. Please feel free to leave a note if I have made a mistake or if you need anything, I will start out slow and tackle the harder work once I get accustomed to the tools. Thank you once more, I simply cannot express in words my gratitude.

...fly on littlewing. ~ Arjun 19:51, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] my AMA case

Thanks for taking my case at Wikipedia:Association_of_Members'_Advocates/Requests/February_2007/0-0-0-Destruct-0_2 I see that the case page doesn't actually link to me because of the added '_2' at the end of my user id, but I am indeed the person requesting assistance. Please let me know what information you need from me so we can proceed. 0-0-0-Destruct-0 23:23, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re. My RfA

I'm sorry about your RFA. It's good to see that you're not feeling discouraged and will continue to improve in order to attain a successful RFA next time. I wish you very good luck! :-) Best regards, Húsönd 02:05, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Plus me :), you are a great user. Just keep working with the advice on your RFA and you will be an admin in no time. Cheers! ~ Arjun 02:06, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Your Recent RfA

Sorry about your RfA. I'm particularly pleased to see you come out of it with your list of aims. You've obviously listened to the criticisms voiced in the RfA and intend to take action to answer them. From my "support" vote, it should be obvious that I thought you had already learned from past mistakes and would be a good admin. If I can provide any support, please drop a line on my talk page. --Pigman^talk 02:07, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RFA is not a simple majority

I happened to notice on your talk page messages to everyone after the RFA. You had this phrase: I felt that although there were more support than oppose votes, the weight of the latter was too great for me to accept the promotion with so many not trusting me with the janitor's trolley. Generally RFA's don't pass unless they gain at least 70% support. In fact just recently User:Ryulong got adminship at ~69% support, and there was a big debate over it. I just thought I should let you know. Your aims sound good, and I hope you learn how to remain calm. Regards —— Eagle101 ^{Need help?} 02:47, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Your archive box...

...still has a link pointing to Misza's archives. Daniel.Bryant 05:34, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks Daniel. How have you been; by the way, I returned: things move to slowly on Simple for me :)

[edit] Mediation Cabal case Category:Kurdistan

Good morning (GMT time); I'd just like to ask what course of action you would like to take as a result of inactivity on behalf of every other editor at the above case. I have been respecting WP:NEHAMFTAY, but that grace period has now expired in my opinion and it is time to press on regardless of presence of other editors.

Awaiting your response,
Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 02:26, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Good afternoon! Not sure. We can go right ahead and apply Wikipedia:Naming conventions (categories). --Cat out 09:29, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Well? --Cat out 20:59, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Good afternoon (GMT time); I'm not sure if you have seen the notice at the top - I'm currently having connection problems (courtest of BT Group :) and that's why I've not had the oppurtunity to reply to you. For this, my apologies.

I've got no problem with that course of action - my reasoning being, there's been no objection from other parties and, since I'm a neutral party in the dispute, I've got to go along with concensus - in this case, appplying NC (cats). In accordance with this, I'd like to implement one of the following (justification is attached, eg relevant Guidelines):

1. -- Rename all of the existing subcategories in Category:Kurdistan to be titled "Geography of X", etc...

• • X should refer to a country in accordance with
    

2. -- Delete all of the existing subcategories in Category:Kurdistan.

• • This is in accordance with.
    

---I will complete this reply later: the internet is about to self-destruct again :) my apologies to Cat. Anthony; 12:33 14/2/07---

[edit] The Box is Back!

Thank you for my barnstar regarding my userpage - I quite like it too. However, I'm slightly confused about what you mean with pagetop and pagebottom - it sounds cool, but I don't know what it is! As for the test wiki, it's hosted on SilentFlame, which I run, but Where got it running (he had it on his local computer for a while) and now Misza13 maintains it. Hope that answers your question :) —Xyrael / 15:23, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Page top-bottom is were you used to have it run straight to the bottom - outside of the ordinary page top and bottom; should have looked closer - you've not got it any more :-) thanks for the answer; I was just curious as all of the test wikis (eg WikiThink, a new proposal at Meta) are hosted on free wiki providers that, even when upgraded, are frankly rubbish! Regards, Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 15:48, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

PS - I hate "Re:-", that's why I've removed it :P

Ah, I think I see what you mean. It doesn't actually do that anymore, but rather just sits inside the usual wrapper - the problem was that things such as diff information weren't visible. I'm using this on my start page, though. —Xyrael / 13:25, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Yes, that's the style. I've got a "start" page as well (The Morning Jog) but obviously it's not got such elaborate WikiFormat as yours :) I noticed the Mediation Committee task list there; on that topic, how do you think I'm doing at my case? Any suggestions, advice and/or comments? (Or even, if any, praise :) Awaiting your reply, Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 18:29, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Testcfc

Can you please make an edit, logged into this [the main account], on User:Testcfc basically saying "I hereby note that this is a sockpuppet of me, Anthony cfc"? Daniel.Bryant 21:45, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Done. I actually had that at the back of my mind, but I've had other things on my mind. To view the edit, click here. By the way, I know you'll think the status+date header at the top looks familiar...I've attributed you at their subpages, for the record. Nice to hear from you! Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 18:25, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Userpage

Thank you for your offer, but I fiddle with my userpage all the time anyway. At the moment I am somewhat handicapped with a fractured wrist, forcing me to type rather inexpertly with my non-dominant hand. Nevertheless, I am happy to look after my own page. I hope that you will re-apply for admin status in a couple of months; as I said, unless you do anything naughty in the meantime I will support you.--Anthony.bradbury 22:53, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sorry I'm tardy

I just wanted to give you a word of encouragement--kudos really. Between you and The Transhumanist, that WP:WC page is looking pretty good. Somewhere 'bout three days ago, I've a unfinished post in the cache I may be able to eventually get back to finishing, to acknowledge that on that talk. I've been buried, alas. One interuption and fire to pee on after another. If you need a task worthy of your skills, I've a template that needs a HTML savvy coder that will be a worthwhile, valuable and useful challange. If you're up for that, it would end up on all language wiki's someday if successful. If not, just keep up the good work. Best regards. // FrankB 05:26, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

Just backing back through via The Transhumanist's page... FYI, I activated the stubbed in shortcut to the talk WT:WC, but now see 'Trans' has changed the shortcut to something an old fart like me will have trouble remembering.<g> I'm counting on you to link it to WP:Wc!!! T'was truly good work... you just messed with my concept on the later in the first go. Think I liked it better with a one letter variation... Oh, WP:WELCOM... WP:WELCOM,... WP:WELCOM ... WP:WELCOM... maybe now? <g> Easier to get to the correct page from the wrong url when and if you misremember. Up to you guys though. Jes' remember this-- getting old sucks... I don't recommend it! <G>

I see coming back in, you had a RFA, then withdrew it... So sorry to hear that. I imagine you're young enough to be my son, and the best I can say is disappointment is part of life, and if it's meant to be, prepare for it and it will present again as an opportunity again someday. "Chance favors the prepared mind"-- Pasteur, I think. No matter-- quite true. Best of wishes, and good luck. // FrankB 06:13, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

Perhaps next time eh? Cheers, Dfrg.msc 07:16, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

My gathering of events is that the oppurtunity to help out with that HTML oppurtunity has passed...a shame - I'd have been over the moon to take it :) well, thanks so much for your kind words - I am quite proud of WP:WC..not to boast :P well, please do get in contact as soon as possible - as always, it's a pleasure. On another note, "Old enough to be my son" - well it depends how old you are ^_^ I think Wikipedia is pretty much the most un-age-concious place there is (if that's a word!) and I think it should stay that way; just my two pence. Just to confirm, the HTML oppurtunity has passed..?

As always, a pleasure,
Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 17:33, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Shamir1 has added his comments to 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict.

Hi again Anthony cfc. Just to update you, it looks like Shamir1 has added his comments to your Mediation invite on the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict Talk page. Please stop by again when you have a chance. Cheers. — George Saliba ^[talk] 09:08, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Are you a programmer?

Just curious, cuz I'm about to delve into the world of wikibots, and I thought you might find this interesting. I've placed a preliminary proposal for a bot on Wikipedia talk:Welcoming committee. The Transhumanist   17:07, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Good evening (GMT time); hope you're well. That sounds great, and I wish you all the best. Unfortunately, although I was previously an experienced programmer, I gave up that field of Computing and ICT, and I've no intention of returning - it's caused me too much stress :) my apologies - if there is any other way I can help you out, please immediately let me know!

Kind regards,
Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 18:00, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Oh yeah, I forgot to mention...

I've revamped WP:WC. Your comments on the rewrite would be most appreciated. The Transhumanist   17:14, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

I've replied at your talk page; Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 18:11, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thank You

Thank you for cleaning up my userpage. I never really spent much time on it. I think it looks better. Thanks! Wikipedian27 17:30, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

No problem - always glad to help! See you around.

Kind regards,
Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 18:24, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] You were the true artist on the WP:WC project...

In all fairness, you did a lot more work on the welcome message than I did - you created a rewrite and new page layout from scratch! I was stunned that it was reverted, and I just couldn't let all that creative energy go to waste! I'm glad I could help smooth out the disagreement to the satisfaction of all concerned. But I digress. Back to the issue at hand...

		The Graphic Designer's Barnstar
		For going above and beyond the call of duty, for taking the initiative and boldly revamping a key page badly in need of attention, starting over from scratch and rebuilding the Welcoming committee's newcomer greetings page from the ground up in an elegant graphics style, Anthony is hereby awarded this barnstar for his wikipage artistry. The Transhumanist   18:47, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

I'm both shocked and honoured! I'd like to thank my Mother...no only joking :P in all seriousness, however, I am very pleased that my contributions - although small on the grand scheme of things - are appreciated nonetheless. Thank you! Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 20:56, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

The overhaul of the WC has only just begun. There's lots left to do. The WC's template collection for instance has grown stale and could sure use a couple or more new greetings, written and designed totally from scratch. Interested? The Transhumanist   23:54, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Does a monkey like bananas? Of course I'm interested :) I'm afraid I'll have to leave it until Tuesday, and even then that's being hopeful. Otherwise, count me in! Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 20:58, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] J4J mediation

I've made note of this twice but I think you've missed it. --MPerel ^{( talk | contrib)} 08:40, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Good evening (GMT time); thanks for that MPerel - I've been having connection problems lately, and I've not been giving the case anywhere near the attention it deserves. Please accept my humblest apologies, and I will attend to that as soon as I possibly can. By the way, my name's Anthony not Andrew - don't worry, a common mistake :) again, my apologies and see you soon at the MedCom page!

Kind regards,
Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 21:01, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Oh goodness! No wonder you were ignoring me, I was calling you Andrew ; ) I have *no* idea where I got "Andrew", sorry 'bout that! --MPerel ^{( talk | contrib)} 04:00, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks and Help

Dear Anthony, Thanks for contacting me and attempting to help me out But I just cant get my head round this any chance that you could guide my through. I tryed being adopted but could not get past the first step.?????? Thanks gazz4spurs

Anthony, why don't you adopt him? Gazz4spurs, I highly recommend Anthony as a wikimentor. The Transhumanist   16:59, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Hey Gazz4supurs; firstly, did you know about a useful little feature on Wikipedia concerning signatures: at the end of every talk page message you post (like this one) just put 4 tildes (~) like so: ~~~~; this will automatically produce a signature with time and date! Read this page for more.

Okay - adoption. I'd be honoured to adopt you! I've also adopted User:Db1944 and User:Sooner Dave (inactive) and I'd love one more! Therefore, I'd like to now officially request it: Would you give me the honour of adopting you?

Reply Soon!,
Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 20:56, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Post script: thanks for the reference TT!

[edit] Collaboration

I've found some articles in serious need of help, and was wondering if you'd like to work on them with me. I've listed them at User:The Transhumanist/Help me. The Transhumanist   16:57, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Connection problems should be sorted by Tuesday, so I should be able to give you an indepth answer then; however, let me just say that I can't wait! Anthonycfc ^{[T • C]} 20:52, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

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